Early Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Duration 2 Hours
Adults: $130
Children: $115
Ride Alongs: $65
Early Manta Ray Night Snorkel
DISCOVER THE MAJESTIC MANTA RAYS OF THE KONA COAST
Join us on Hawaii’s newest catamaran the Hoku Nui, our spacious Luxury 50-foot catamaran. You will travel to the World-Famous Manta Ray Village off the Kona Coast. Going on a manta ray night snorkel in Hawaii is an amazing and unforgettable experience. The Travel Channel says, “It’s one of the top ten things to do in your lifetime.” Check-in times are seasonal. Please see your confirmation email for current check-in times.
After you board Hoku Nui, we travel to the world famous, Manta Ray Village. Manta rays are gentle giants of the sea, with many residing along the Kona Coast.
Harmless to humans, they are drawn to the spotlights that light up the night to eat plankton. These mesmerizing creatures sometimes gracefully glide within inches of amazed snorkelers.
Swimming with the Kona manta rays is often the highlight of visitors’ trips to Hawaii. Sea Paradise is an original manta ray tour expert in Hawaii, helping its guests get up close and personal with these majestic creatures since 1985.**A ride Along under 18 yrs. must have an adult in their group supervising onboard at all times.
You adventure begins aboard our spacious catamaran, the Hoku Nui, as you cruise to the world famous, Manta Ray Village. Manta rays are gentle giants of the sea, with many residing along the Kona Coast. Harmless to humans, they are drawn to the spotlights that light up the night to eat plankton.
These mesmerizing creatures sometimes gracefully glide within inches of amazed snorkelers. Swimming with manta rays is often the highlight of visitors’ trips to Hawaii.
Sea Paradise is an original manta ray tour expert in Hawaii, helping its guests get up close and personal with these majestic creatures since 1985.
IN THE WATER
Once you reach Manta Ray Village, our friendly crew will provide you with an informative briefing about manta rays. For our snorkeling guests, after dark our crew will guide you onto our state-of-the-art “manta floatation device.” You’ll watch in amazement as these majestic manta rays glide and loop, feeding on microscopic plankton attracted to the light sources attached to the float. Snorkel time is approximately 45 minutes. Enjoy light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages after your snorkel tour. Don’t want to snorkel? That’s okay too. For our ride-along guests, you can watch the majestic manta rays from the comfort of our 50 foot catamaran
Please sign your waivers for each guest (link found in your confirmation e-mail) and check in near the boat at Keauhou Bay located at the pier at the end of Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740. Please do not check in at any buildings. Public restrooms are located on the east side of Kaleiopapa Street near the end parking lot. Restrooms are also onboard our vessel. Parking is limited at the pier. Free parking is available along Kaleiopapa St. Please check in with crew in blue shirts 15 minutes prior to departure at the end of the pier and allow 3-5 minutes to walk from your vehicle to the boat. Be sure to wear swimwear for your wetsuit fittings prior to boarding.
Check in times are seasonal. Please see your confirmation email for current check in times.
INFORMATION
Length of Tour: Approx. 1.5 to 2 hrs from departure time.
Location: Keauhou Bay (Departure & Return) Keauhou Bay located at the pier at the end of Kaleiopapa St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
MANTA GUARANTEE
Re-book for FREE if you do not see a Manta Ray on your tour. (Manta Rays are a wild marine animal. Sea Paradise does not guarantee the sighting of a Manta Ray.
Our Manta guarantee: ” If a manta ray isn’t seen the night of your trip. Return free on any regularly scheduled Manta Ray experience during the next 7 days. Space available and advanced reservation required for return trip.
*This is NOT a money back guarantee.
THINGS TO BRING
Dress comfortably for your Hawaii snorkeling tour. Bring swimwear, towel, a cover-up, and a light jacket or sweater for after you’re out of the water. You may also bring an underwater camera – just make sure the flash is turned off. Note that we have limited space to stow gear and keep it dry. Sea Paradise operates “shoe-less boats,” so wear sandals or slippers that are easy to remove. Gratuity is not included in the price of the tour, but tips are greatly appreciated.
Cancellation Policy
*Cancellations require 24 hour advance notice on bookings and 72 hour advance notice on private charters. No refunds will be issued if you do not contact us in the required time prior to your scheduled check-in time.
**We have amended our cancellation policy to encourage anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms to either cancel or postpone their trip and provide a physicians note. We may also be required to report cases to the Health Department. We wish everyone health and safety during this time. Please reach out to us with any further questions or concerns.
***Guests are required to verify that they are booking their tour on the Island of Hawai'i and will be on island prior to their tour day. Guests are also responsible for arriving at check in time giving ample travel time including possible road traffic delays. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations within the 24hrs due to arrival delays unless we are able to fill the reservation.
KCSO wrote a review Apr 11
Mercer Island, Washington
We spent 3 weeks in Kona and this was by far our best adventure. The manta rays are majestic and beautiful. They put on quite the show and we loved it. It was very windy the night we went and the staff helped us navigate the rough waters. And two Dramamine did the trick for motion sickness. Awesome adventure overall!
Safari793276 wrote a review Apr 5
2021Crew did a great job of getting everyone checked in and providing information on the boat ride and manta ray experience. Amazing to see the rays so close (one almost brushed against me)!!! It is a bit cold in the water but you forget all about it when seeing the rays swim/roll by.